Coronavirus
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Apr- 2020 -22 April
UK’s biggest travel operators breaking law on refunds, claims Which?
The UK’s 20 biggest travel operators and airlines are “openly breaking the law” by delaying refunds for cancelled trips or…
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22 April
UKHospitality calls for extension of government support
UKHospitality has called on the government to extend its support for businesses affected by the ongoing pandemic. Speaking to the…
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21 April
Companies House suspends strike-offs amid Covid-19 crisis
Companies House has announced it has temporarily paused its strike off process to prevent companies being dissolved amid the Covid-19…
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21 April
11.7 million people at risk of furlough or unemployment over coming months
Almost 11.7 million people could be furloughed or unemployed in the coming months, according to new research from independent think…
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20 April
Gove: Hospitality among last to exit lockdown
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has said that hospitality businesses will be “among the last” to exit…
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20 April
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme portal goes live
The portal for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is now live, with the government saying that businesses with validated claims…
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20 April
Travelodge seeks rent holiday
Travelodge has reportedly called in restructuring experts in a bid to secure a rent holiday from landlords amid the ongoing…
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17 April
ABTA criticises government warning against planning summer holidays
The UK travel industry has criticised the government after it warned members of the British public to refrain from planning…
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17 April
Chancellor extends coronavirus loan scheme to bigger firms
The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme has been extended to include businesses with turnover greater than £500m. The £330bn…
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17 April
‘Urgent’ inquiry to help hospitality businesses recover to launch in May
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism is launching an “urgent inquiry” to establish the best ways to support…
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